Lower School Academic Resources Learning Specialist - Part-Time
Covenant Day School · Matthews, NC · 2 mo ago
On-siteHuman ResourcesPart-time
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Serve students’ academic support and coaching needs through individualized sessions or in classroom settings as assigned
- Partner with the academic resources associate director to provide educational opportunities for faculty on academic resources topics
- Select instructional resources based on class and individual student needs and in collaboration and partnership with other faculty members as appropriate
- Provide encouraging feedback to students on their work and progress
- Communicate regularly with teachers and parents regarding students’ needs and progress
- Prepare adequately to accomplish objectives of therapy sessions
- Take advantage of professional development opportunities and keep up-to-date with developments in appropriate subject areas
- Have an attitude of Christian service and model Christian principles and behavior to students and colleagues
Qualifications
- Committed follower of Jesus Christ, reflecting a desire to serve Him and others in work and life
- Eager to serve in a Christian learning environment, modeling diligence, perseverance, resilience, patience, courage, and Christian discipleship
- Bachelor’s degree in special education; experience in academic resources work preferred
- Teacher certification preferred
- Orton-Gillingham, NILD, and/or multi-sensory math certifications strongly preferred
- Able to be flexible according to the changing needs of students
- Willingness to work with lower, middle, or high school students as needed
- Positive attitude and a genuine love for and ability to connect with school youth
- Passion for learning, strong classroom management skills, and a willingness to work collaboratively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents, and faculty/staff
- Demonstrated ability to serve with initiative and pro-active approaches
- Able to walk across campus and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds